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Deborah Alvarez-Vargas, AMFT

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“Yo misma fui mi ruta [I was my own route].”

- Julia de Burgos

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About Deborah Alvarez-Vargas AMFT

Hi I’m Deb! I’m a creative thinker, lover of nature, and strong believer in the power of collective healing. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico and have lived in Los Angeles for the past 10 years. My approach is shaped by my love for humanity and my experiences across cultures.

At the heart of my work is an understanding of how identity, relationships, society, and systemic forces impact us. I see us as influenced by our experiences, but not defined by them. I also believe we carry ancestral knowledge and cultural histories that can serve as sources of strength and empowerment. Your story holds wisdom, even in the parts that feel painful or complex. In our work together, we’ll create space for your intuition, your truth, and your innate capacity for healing. 

I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families, in both English and Spanish. I’m especially drawn to working with women and girls, the Latinx community, highly sensitive people (HSP), and neurodivergent individuals. 

Walking the walk is important to me, so I prioritize self-care and introspection in my own life. I find joy and healing in reading, journaling, cooking, gardening, and practicing yoga/pilates. 

SPECIALIZATIONS

  • Abuse and Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • BDSM and Kink
  • Buddhism and Mindfulness
  • Caregiving and Older Adults
  • Child Therapy
  • Codependency and Relationships
  • Creatives and Artists
  • Dating Therapy
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Hypocondria
  • Inner Child Work
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Multi-Cultural and Diversity Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Older Adults and Aging Therapy
  • Panic Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Premarital Therapy
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Teen Therapy
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
  • Young Adult Therapy

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How I Work

My clinical orientation is collaborative, holistic, and insight-oriented. I am primarily grounded in Liberation Psychology, Narrative Therapy, and Mujerista frameworks, which focus on your lived experience while exploring the broader contexts that shape it.

Our work together will likely include a blend of curious exploration and practical, actionable support. I integrate CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and mindfulness for symptom relief, alongside somatic practices that ground and engage the body as an important part of the healing process. 

For those who feel called to it, I also offer space to explore spirituality and deepen connection to ancestral, ritual, creative, or nature-based practices. My intention is to create a therapy experience that is honest, supportive, expansive, and aligned with who you are.

I am a Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) #148964. I am employed by My LA Therapy and supervised by Heather Totten, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #111114

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